Gómez Cruzado, Rioja Crianza 2021
Gómez Cruzado, Rioja Crianza 2021
Price: 15,83€
DESCRIPTION
This Crianza is an exceptional Spanish red wine made in the Riojan tradition, with a harmonious blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Grenache. The grapes come from the Alto Najerilla (Badarán) area, a terroir renowned for the quality of its Spanish wines. This cuvée was aged for 12 months in oak barrels, fully respecting the requirements of the Crianza designation.
The Crianza label guarantees that this red wine has followed the traditional ageing process, spending a minimum number of months in oak barrels in accordance with Spanish regulations. This ageing gives the wine its structure and complexity while preserving the freshness of the fruit. This production method makes this Crianza a benchmark among accessible Spanish red wines.
On the palate, this Tempranillo-Grenache wine reveals a fruity and elegant character. Its balanced structure makes it an easy-drinking wine, ideal for discovering quality Spanish wines. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted poultry, as well as slow-cooked dishes and full-flavoured cheeses. A versatile red wine that will appeal to both enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
REGION
Rioja
Spain
Rioja in Northern Spain is arguably Spain's top wine region. It is best known for berry-scented, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. Rioja has 3 official sub-regional growing areas and they are Rioja Alta, Rioja Baja and Rioja Alavesa. Although it’s uncommon to find wines labeled with these names, it’s very common to hear aficionados talk of the greatness of Rioja Alta or Rioja Alavesa. And while it’s true that many of the great wines or Rioja come from these 2 areas, you can still find incredible wines from Rioja Baja, depending on the producer and the vineyard’s position within the region.
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It’s the kind of wine I always like to have on hand: accessible, but not ordinary.
